Useful Generalities

[greying_raven]

There is a nice printed sign, in Luther's small, careful lettering, that says, simply, "FREE". The sign is perched upon a handmade oak table, a little one, with scalloped carving-work around the sides, and a smooth, broad surface. All around it are a number of other wooden products, from toys for children to chairs and stools, and including some

Comments

[twice_tainted]

"It is very generous of you, sir. Giving away such fine work."

[greying_raven]

He opens his eyes and looks at her with his usual earthlike smile. "No reason to sell."

[twice_tainted]

"I suppose not. You could trade, perhaps."

[greying_raven]

"Need nothing."

[wonderfulboy]

*Peter can't read the sign, but he thinks that all toys are his for the taking, so he plops himself down on the floor and starts playing*

[greying_raven]

Luther opens an eye, regards him for a bit, and decides he's doing all right on his own without grown-ups interfering.

[wonderfulboy]

*he certainly is. :D he's making the giraffe and a horse race now, complete with noises that no giraffe or horse ever made*

[greying_raven]

After listening for a while, he opens his eyes again. Luther gives overwhelmingly sometimes the impression of being a big rock, and particularly so when he's motionless as he is now. A big rock that is smiling.

[permanent_blur]

here's girl!ros in a yellow sundress, kneeling to push the cat along the floor and giggling-delighted with every click and turn.

[greying_raven]

He opens his eyes to watch her comfortably, with a quiet pleased look in the back of his smile.

[permanent_blur]

she stands up with a little twirl of her skirt, and holds the cat over her head to have a look at the hidden wheels. "i say ... !"

[greying_raven]

Well, that's gratifying! Luther nods: it's a bit unusual, isn't it?